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Signalized Intersection Improvements Set to Transform Traffic Flow Near Murfreesboro Elementary School

Jan 17, 2025 at 07:16 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council took a significant step towards enhancing traffic flow and increasing capacity at a crucial intersection on January 1.... Read More

City Workshop: Daylighting of Town Creek and New Murfreesboro Sports Authority to Sell Advertising Campaigns and Naming Rights Within Local Parks

Jan 08, 2025 at 12:32 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Picture yourself at a child’s t-ball game, where a huge billboard at the entrance promotes Doberman Auto Sales with the catchy slogan: &ldquo.... Read More

Could It Really Be TRUE?

Jan 03, 2025 at 01:16 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The City Public Works Division is ready to battle ice and snow with brand new snow plows and a new purchase of 1,000 tons of salt. For the outstanding.... Read More

MTSU Political Science Student Works on Draft of Legislation Adopted by Metro-Nashville City Council

Jul 02, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A simple classroom assignment laid the groundwork for Middle Tennessee State University political science major Yusuf Doga.... Read More

Politics: Wright to Run for Re-election to Murfreesboro City Council

May 10, 2024 at 09:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – POLITICS - Murfreesboro City Councilman and Century 21 real estate broker Shawn Wright announced he will run for re-election to the City Council. “.... Read More

Council Votes To Negotiate With Darren Gore To Be Next Murfreesboro City Manager

May 10, 2024 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council voted Friday, May 10, 2024, to begin contract negotiations with Assistant City Manager Darren Gore to become Murfreesboro.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Approves Renovation Project for Old Fort Park Tennis Court

May 02, 2024 at 09:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted on Thursday, May 2, 2024, to approve an agreement with Steelhead Building Group, LLC for the renovation of th.... Read More

Roadway Improvements Authorized for Burnt Knob / Manson Pike / Blackman Rd. Intersection

Apr 11, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, voted to approve a professional services contract worth $413,500 with Kimley Horn, Inc. The co.... Read More

Exciting News: Murfreesboro Approves Construction of State-of-the-Art Skate Park at Old Fort Park

Jan 29, 2024 at 11:53 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro is set to welcome a thrilling addition to its recreational landscape with the impending arrival of a state-of-the-art skate park. Following a decisive vote by the.... Read More

Cost to Build a Minor League Baseball Stadium May Keep Franchise Out

Nov 13, 2023 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

A minor league baseball team in Murfreesboro with a minor league baseball stadium looks to be further away from reality than initially anticipated. This past Septemb.... Read More

More News on Minor League Baseball in Downtown Murfreesboro

Oct 24, 2023 at 10:34 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Following up on a story you previously heard on WGNS Radio, the City of Murfreesboro is still looking at the idea of a minor league baseball team co.... Read More

Murfreesboro STAR's Richard Johnson

Oct 19, 2023 at 07:44 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Mayor Shane McFarland honored City employee Richard Johnson as the September STARS Award recipient during the Thursday night (10/19/23) City Council Meeting.&nb.... Read More

UPDATE: Growth Continues for Murfreesboro Parks & Rec - New Parks and New Admin Offices

Sep 26, 2023 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation will move their administrative offices to a new location on North Thompson Lane in the near future. Parks Di.... Read More

UPDATE: Future Park Along Veterans Parkway

Aug 22, 2023 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec officials are actively working on a plan for a future park along Veterans Parkway… That was Parks Director Nate Williams. A satellite Murfree.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council Approves Master Planning and Design Services for Blackman Park

Jul 20, 2023 at 07:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, July 20, 2023, to approve the Master Plan Task Order services for planning and designing Blackman Park..... Read More

Board of Trustees for the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust to Meet Tuesday

Jan 20, 2023 at 08:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Board of Trustees for the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust will meet Tuesday at the Municipal Airport Business Center..... Read More

Bill Shacklett Now Murfreesboro's Vice Mayor

Sep 02, 2022 at 07:45 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) With the newly inducted Murfreesboro City Council...came the appointment of a new Vice Mayor. City Councilmember Bill Shacklett carries that title. .... Read More

Swearing-In Ceremony of Mayor, City Council Members Sept. 1

Aug 25, 2022 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) On Thursday, September 1st, General Sessions Judge Toby Gilley will swear-in re-elected Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland and City Council member&n.... Read More

La Vergne City Council's 2022-23 annual budget goes into effect on Friday, July 1st

Jun 30, 2022 at 05:10 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The La Vergne Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved a new budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year which includes not only a lowered property tax rate but road.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council to hold Workshop Meeting to discuss Broad Street development, impact fees, downtown parking and more on Wednesday

Apr 12, 2022 at 03:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council is meeting in a Regular Workshop on Wednesday (April 13, 2022) at the Municipal Airport Business Center. The pur.... Read More